CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1868
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 1,441 residents · 2.199 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest low home value in WI#1567 US$69,300#37lowest low income in WI$31,830#77highest foreign-born in WI15.7%#84highest high poverty in WI30.3%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 1868 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,830. Population has declined 13% since 2020. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,441
−13%since 2020
from 1,663 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
655 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 756 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−2%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,830
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,569 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,441
+101%since 2020
from $24,053 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.682
+7%since 2020
from 0.639 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16%
Public administration16%
Retail trade10.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Information4.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$905
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $815 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
98.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.7%
+34.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(318)
Black31.5%(524)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(645)
Asian4%(66)
Other6.6%(110)
Diversity Score88.5%(1,471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(393)
Black24.2%(349)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(595)
Asian1.5%(21)
Other5.8%(83)
Diversity Score86.6%(1,248)
Diversity Score
87
−2%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
−14%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Female
52.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Foreign born
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+29.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,441 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $31,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $905 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 30.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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